DANCE CLASSES
Ages 11- 13
"PRE TEENS"
Fun, high quality dance classes for ages 11 - 13 in Toronto and Oakville.
About the program
Lots of dance styles
We offer dance classes in the following dance forms:
Ballet (Standard and Advanced)
Jazz/Contemporary (Standard and Advanced)
Dance Athletics
Hip Hop
Street Dance Styles
Tap
Musical Theatre
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Progressive Class Structure
Each 60-min class builds on foundational movement skills, introducing rhythm, coordination, and creative expression in age-appropriate stages. Through consistent structure and strong technical focus, dancers develop confidence, skills and a love for dance in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Program Overview
Performances
Pre-Teen classes participate in a winter holiday show at the end of Term 1 and an annual recital in a professional theatre in June.
Session dates
TORONTO:
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OAKVILLE
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Annual Program: September 8, 2025 - June 13, 2026
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Term 1: September 8, 2025 - December 14, 2025.
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Term 2: January 3, 2026 - March 15. 2026
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Term 3: March 23, 2026 - June 13, 2026
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Annual Program: September 6, 2025 - June 13, 2026
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​Term 1: September 6, 2025 - December 6, 2025
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Term 2: January 3, 2026 - March 15. 2026
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Term 3: March 23, 2026 - June 13, 2026
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Sign up for the whole season and save over $92, or sign up by term.
Since 2002, City Dance Corps has been offering high-quality dance classes led by professional and accredited instructors. Our holistic and welcoming environment nurtures children's growth, focusing on both their development and performance skills. Whether your pre-teen has been dancing for a while, or just starting out, we have the right classes for you. See our full Pre-Teen class schedule below.
SCHEDULE 2025/26
AGES 11 - 13
TORONtO
PRE-TEEN BALLET (Beginner)
Ballet is a classical dance form. This class is designed for dancers who have peaked an interest in dance later in their childhood and need a warm, welcoming and beginner-friendly class to start their dance journey in. This class does not perform in the recital.
Saturdays 11am - 12pm
PRE-TEEN BALLET (Standard)
Dancers must have taken Ballet for at least two years to take this level. This class focuses on Ballet technique and follows a traditional Ballet class structure. Emphasizing musicality, students are exposed to classical and contemporary composers. Ballet classes perform twice a year in the Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Saturdays 9am - 10am
PRE-TEEN DANCE ATHLETICS
Dance Athletics class is the blend of dance conditioning, Acrobatic arts and various dance styles like Jazz and Lyrical dance. The Acro component of the class teaches Handstands, bridges, cartwheels, and more advanced tricks as the students further their study. The dance conditioning component strengthens balance, flexibility, spins, jumps and more. This is a great to take if you want to improve your child's technique, stamina and overall dance abilities. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Saturdays 10am - 11am
PRE-TEEN/TEEN HIP HOP (Beginner)
This class is designed for dancers who have peaked an interest in dance later in their childhood and need a warm, welcoming and beginner-friendly class to start their dance journey in. This class does not perform in the recital.
Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
PRE-TEEN HIP HOP (Standard)
Hip Hop is a street dance that has evolved along with Hip Hop culture. This class teaches traditional street Hip Hip with an emphasis on groove, bounce and rhythm. This style builds stamina, with an emphasis on body isolations, co-ordination, freestyle movement, rhythm, and confidence. Hip Hop Mix is a foundation for our Hip Hop and Street Dance Styles classes offered for older students. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Saturdays 1pm - 2pm
PRE-TEEN HIP HOP (Intermediate)
Students must have taken Hip Hop for at least 3 years to join this level.
These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30PM
PRE-TEEN STREET DANCE STYLES
This class mixes elements of Hip Hop dance, as well as other street dance styles like Breakin, Tutting, Locking and Popping. This style builds stamina, with an emphasis on body isolations, co-ordination, freestyle movement, rhythm, and confidence. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
PRE-TEEN/TEEN CONTEMPORARY (Beginner)
This class is designed for dancers who have peaked an interest in dance later in their childhood and need a warm, welcoming and beginner-friendly class to start their dance journey in. This class does not perform in the recital.
Saturdays 1pm - 2pm
PRE-TEEN JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY COMBO (Standard)
This class is a class that combines a variety of techniques influenced by Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical Jazz, Modern and Acro elements. Combining these dance forms into one class will help build well-rounded dancers skilled at all styles while improving strength, flexibility and musicality. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Saturdays 12pm - 1pm
PRE-TEEN/TEEN TAP (Standard)
Tap dance is a rhythmic style of dance combined with Jazz technique. The tap shoes are used as percussive instruments to create sounds while hitting the floor. The class emphasis is on musicality, rhythm, coordination, style and technique. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
PRE-TEEN/TEEN TAP (Advanced)
Dancers must be taking at least 2 dance classes a week to join this class, or get permission from the instructor to join. Dancers must have at least 3 - 4 years of Tap experience and have a strong foundation in Tap.
Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MUSICAL THEATRE (ages 9 - 12)
This class combine's singing, dancing, and acting into a full body experience. It's designed to develop their creativity, confidence, and teamwork skills while having lots of fun. This class includes physical and vocal warm ups, theatre games, singing, dancing, acting, script writing and performances. These classes perform three times a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital and their own Musical Theatre showcase.
Thursdays 6:30-pm - 7:30pm
SCHEDULE 2025/26
AGES 11 - 13
OAVKILLE
PRE-TEEN BALLET (Beginner)
Ballet is a classical dance form. This class is designed for dancers who have peaked an interest in dance later in their childhood and need a warm, welcoming and beginner-friendly class to start their dance journey in. This class does not perform in the recital.
Saturdays 12:15pm - 1:15pm
SENIOR/PRE-TEEN DANCE ATHLETICS (ages 9-12)
Dance Athletics class is the blend of dance conditioning, Acrobatic arts and various dance styles like Jazz and Lyrical dance. The Acro component of the class teaches Handstands, bridges, cartwheels, and more advanced tricks as the students further their study. The dance conditioning component strengthens balance, flexibility, spins, jumps and more. This is a great to take if you want to improve your child's technique, stamina and overall dance abilities. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Thursdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm
PRE-TEEN/TEEN HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a street dance that has evolved along with Hip Hop culture. This class teaches traditional street Hip Hip with an emphasis on groove, bounce and rhythm. This style builds stamina, with an emphasis on body isolations, co-ordination, freestyle movement, rhythm, and confidence. Hip Hop Mix is a foundation for our Hip Hop and Street Dance Styles classes offered for older students. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Wednesdays 5:45pm- 6:45pm
PRE-TEEN/TEEN CONTEMPORARY
This class is a class that combines a variety of techniques influenced by Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical Jazz, Modern and Acro elements. Combining these dance forms into one class will help build well-rounded dancers skilled at all styles while improving strength, flexibility and musicality. These classes perform twice a year; our Winter Show n Glow and the Annual Recital.
Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuition Fees
Annual Fee
The Annual Youth Program fee is $759+hst based on 37 weeks of classes per season. We have installment options available as well.
Registration Fee
A $30 one-time registration fee applies per student per season.
Term Fees
Paying by term is an option to signing up for the entire year.
Term 1: $ 322 + HST
Term 2: $253+ HST
Term 3: $ 276 + HST
Keeping Toronto moving since 2002.
Dance More. Live More.
ADDRESS
TORONTO LOCATION
950 Dupont Street
Toronto, ON M6H 1Z2
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OAKVILLE LOCATION
2630 Bristol Circle Unit 100
Oakville ON, L6H 6Z7
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416-260-2356